Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
corymbosa
ID:
379926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hua

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 48: 267 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379258



Common Names

  • Neurotheca corymbosa
  • Corymbosa Neurotheca
  • Neurotheca Corymbosa


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Description

Neurotheca corymbosa (also called Corymbose Neurotheca, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a short trunk and a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are dark green, glossy, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Neurotheca corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neurotheca corymbosa has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is lance-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neurotheca corymbosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Neurotheca corymbosa

Neurotheca corymbosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Neurotheca corymbosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neurotheca corymbosa?

Neurotheca corymbosa

What is the common name of Neurotheca corymbosa?

Corymbose sedge

What is the natural habitat of Neurotheca corymbosa?

It is found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and cliffs

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Henri Hua (1861-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hua' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:370177-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.